The Weekly Burn: More Reasons to Get Moving

We spend a lot of time scouring the Internet to stay up on the hottest health and fitness trends, and each week, we’ll be sharing with you the best of what we read. (It’s a tough job, but someone’s got to do it!)

As if we need more reasons to move, inactivity may actually change your brain’s chemistry. But if you’re struggling with getting motivated, we have just the fix for you!

More Reasons to Get Moving

Exercise can change the brain for the better, and it turns out that inactivity may also have an effect on your brain’s chemistry. (Well Blog)

It’s normal to struggle with exercise motivation at one time or another. Next time the urge to skip your workout hits, try the Braveheart Technique! (Nerd Fitness)

Ready to start training for your first endurance race? Be sure not to skip any of these five training phases. (Runladylike)

Men, think yoga’s just for the ladies? The Denver Broncos (who, you know, are going to the Super Bowl) practice yoga to stay injury-free. (YogaDork)

We’re all for green juice, but make sure to check how much sugar is in your daily dose. Some healthy-sounding juices can have up to 39 grams of sugar — yikes! (Huffington Post) Photo: Pond5

Have you been killing yourself at the gym? Make sure you take some easier, steady-state cardio days, too, for optimal recovery. (POPSUGAR Fitness)